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Development and validation of a multidimensional smoking behaviour questionnaire.

J Gilliard1, M Bruchon-Schweitzer

  • 1Department of Psychology, Université Bordeaux 2, France. jerome_gilliard@yahoo.com

Psychological Reports
|February 5, 2002
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This study identified four key smoking behavior dimensions: dependence, social integration, negative affect regulation, and hedonism. Predictors varied significantly between male and female smokers.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking behavior is complex and influenced by various factors.
  • Understanding the underlying dimensions of smoking is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary dimensions of smoking behavior in adults.
  • To explore the sociodemographic and dispositional predictors of these dimensions.
  • To examine gender differences in smoking behavior predictors.

Main Methods:

  • A 42-item smoking behavior questionnaire was administered to 150 adult smokers (75 males, 75 females).
  • Principal component analysis with varimax rotation was used to identify underlying factors.
  • Sociodemographic and dispositional characteristics were analyzed as predictors.

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Main Results:

  • Four factors emerged, explaining 52% of the variance: dependence, social integration, regulation of negative affect, and hedonism.
  • Sociodemographic and dispositional characteristics predicted these dimensions.
  • Predictors differed significantly between male and female smokers for each dimension.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking behavior can be categorized into four distinct dimensions.
  • Personal characteristics influence smoking motivations differently across genders.
  • Findings highlight the need for gender-specific smoking cessation strategies.